Melt Group is looking for a Legal & Contract Manager Manager on behalf leading Construction and Infrastructure company which in charge of executing large and big projects in South Florida
Responsibilities:
- Drives contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and/or contract execution. Manages contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input.
- Drafts, manages, distributes, responds to, or analyzes RFIs, RFPs, RFQs or customer terms & conditions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Provide legal advice on property acquisitions, development, and construction matters.
- Handle disputes and litigation related to real estate and construction.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to mitigate legal risks.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and update policies accordingly.
- Maintains a deep understanding of Autodesk contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters.
- Prepares contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations; Interprets contracts and advises sales / consulting managers on contractual responsibilities.
- Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans.
- May mentor and train less experienced contract professionals.
Requirements:
- Have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably as a lawyer in private practice or in a similar in-house role.
- Demonstrate good drafting and negotiation.
- Experience in Construction, Engineering, Real Estate is a very good plus.
- Be able to manage multiple priorities, work efficiently under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines.
- Be able to communicate efficiently and work with business representatives at all levels of seniority.
- Be able to work independently as well as under the supervision of Regional / Vertical Lawyers.
